Jeb Bush’s ed speech at GOP convention — text
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addressed the Republican Convention on Thursday night, giving a speech about education reform that is likely to fuel talk that he could be Mitt Romney’s education secretary should
Jeb Bush speaks at GOP convention with teacher Sean Duffy, left, and Frantz Placide, who attended Florida schools. (Scott Eells/BLOOMBERG)Romney win the presidential election.
Jeb Bush speaks at GOP convention with teacher Sean Duffy, left, and Frantz Placide, who attended Florida schools. (Scott Eells/BLOOMBERG)Romney win the presidential election.
Here's the speech by Bush — who predictably attacks President Obama and teachers union — as well as remarks by a Florida teacher and student:
The Hon. Jeb Bush
Former Governor, Florida
Sean Duffy
Frantz Placide
(Remarks as Prepared for Delivery)
(BUSH)
Welcome to Florida! Bienvenido a Florida!
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